7 ways to spruce up your cybersecurity practices
It’s not surprising that cyberattacks may be among the greatest threats to companies in 2018. Last year, we saw a large number of high-profile cyberattacks including Equifax, Uber and the now infamous WannaCry ransomware attack. Regardless of size or sector, all organizations may be vulnerable.
A new report, “Cyber Readiness” by insurance and underwriting firm Hiscox, has found 73% of organizations have major shortcomings in their readiness to protect against cyberattacks. To protect your business, here are seven ways you can “spring clean” your businesses’ cybersecurity:
Companies can help mitigate common cybersecurity threats by adopting simple measures that can go a long way to protect your organization.
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